Howdy my friends, I have rekindled my
practice of hosting afternoon versions of my
Gathering of Friends events wherever I play
concerts. There is just something hopeful
and inspiring about bringing people together
in good will and allowing a space for
conversation and laughter, stories, songs
and whatever comes up between us.

Iíll
open with a song or two to set the tone and
welcome you. This is as casual and easy
going as you could ever imagine. Youíre
never put on the spot and there is no
pressure to speak ó yet if you wish to,
there is always that opportunity. Much of my
focus right now is on helping people to
understand and begin meditating. Coming into
the present moment more often is the
healthiest possible thing we can do to make
our lives richer and more fulfilling. This
afternoon, weíll do one or two meditations -
not too long. For those who sign up, Iíll
email you a meditation too. My own life has
been made so much better by this simple
practice that I wish to share the benefits,
peace and hope I feel with everyone I meet.

I hope you'll join us for this lovely
fall afternoon in Dana Point. The wonderful
folks at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church have
made available to me a classroom with access
to outside if we wish to wander into the
courtyard for part of the afternoon. And the
next evening of course, Iíll be performing a
concert at The CoachHouse in San Juan
Capistrano. I hope you come to both. ~Michael

All Tickets will
be emailed to you a few days before the
event.Please, no
refunds. But if you find that
you cannot attend, you are welcome to
give your ticket to anyone of your
choice; just
send me their email address.